Daddy and Molly last night just hangin out...
Molly had a sponge bath this morning - this poor baby has the most dry skin right now! It's just flaking off! Ohh well, I'd take dry over oily any day (both boys were pretty oily fellas) -
Friday, August 31, 2007
Daddy and Molly
Daddy and Molly last night just hangin out...
Molly had a sponge bath this morning - this poor baby has the most dry skin right now! It's just flaking off! Ohh well, I'd take dry over oily any day (both boys were pretty oily fellas) -
"I Changed My Mind"
I’m telling ya, this is one great baby! I think she’s the best “first week at home” baby we’ve had! Sure it’s been a while, could have been this way with the boys too :) The first 2 nights were a bit on the long, or I would say ‘short’ side, but what can ya expect? These past 2 nights? They’ve really been great. Night before last she went down after her 9p bottle and we didn’t hear a sound out of her until 5:30am. Of course in between there I got up and fed her twice, but she didn’t cry at all in the night! Then last night, she fussed between her 9p and midnight bottle (so we thought it was for sure going to be a long night) but after that the night was filled with nothing but silence. Wow, what a blessing!
The boys went to Granny and Grampa’s last night to spend the night so that’s fun too. They are due back home after naptime today. They love having these sleepovers – Jack was pretty ticked at me last night when Molly couldn’t come along with them! He thought she was going to and when he found out otherwise, he ran away from me and into the backyard. I went to talk to him and he said “I’m really mad at you!” I explained that Mommy needs the baby home right now and Molly really needs Mommy. He stood there with his arms crossed and angry look… Then he tells me “I changed my mind, I’m really REALLY mad at you!” Funny kid! He loves his baby sis.
I was reminded this morning of only having one child, with the boys being gone and all. I didn’t eat breakfast until 10:10am! I recall doing that with Jack and wondering where my days went :) Funny to be doing that again. Wow, what an amazing gift children are. I feel overwhelmed at times with how gracious our God is and get all teary eyed. I just stare at Molly sometimes and get all emotional. Ok, partial hormones, but what can I say? I’m truly thankful for a healthy, beautiful baby!!
The boys went to Granny and Grampa’s last night to spend the night so that’s fun too. They are due back home after naptime today. They love having these sleepovers – Jack was pretty ticked at me last night when Molly couldn’t come along with them! He thought she was going to and when he found out otherwise, he ran away from me and into the backyard. I went to talk to him and he said “I’m really mad at you!” I explained that Mommy needs the baby home right now and Molly really needs Mommy. He stood there with his arms crossed and angry look… Then he tells me “I changed my mind, I’m really REALLY mad at you!” Funny kid! He loves his baby sis.
I was reminded this morning of only having one child, with the boys being gone and all. I didn’t eat breakfast until 10:10am! I recall doing that with Jack and wondering where my days went :) Funny to be doing that again. Wow, what an amazing gift children are. I feel overwhelmed at times with how gracious our God is and get all teary eyed. I just stare at Molly sometimes and get all emotional. Ok, partial hormones, but what can I say? I’m truly thankful for a healthy, beautiful baby!!
Our First Outing With Molly
Yesterday morning we needed a little change in scenery so the "kids" and I headed to a park up the road. It was a nice day and fun to get out. We packed a lunch and enjoyed the sunshine!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Taking it Easy
Just hangin' out today me and Mol! The boys are with Nanny and Papa for their usual Wednesday afternoon. I am so blessed with all of the help we get! It feels like we're "easing" into things with me being 'on it' with all 3 kids and that's wonderful. Gives me a few days to heal and get my strength back. Molly kept me up pretty much all night so her and I took a nap earlier :). Felt great - now we're watching GH (well I am, she's sleeping on my shoulder). Have a great afternoon!
Protectors
Big brother Mikie with his baby sis :)
Bean dog didn't pay too much attention the first day we were home, but now she is doing just like she did with the boys when they were born, she's a big ol' protector :)
Pucker up Mol!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Pics from Last Night
A big brother who let's just say is fond of his new sister :)
Auntie Meg came to meet her new niece last night!!
Here are the boys playin' outside last night - what a hoot they are...
Amazing
Hello all! Whew - I just got up from a 2 hour nap and I feel great. Erk took all 3 kids (sounds so funny to say) to my folks for a while so I could take a nap. What a GUY! He's so wonderful - wow, our family is sucha blessing :)
We did pretty good last night - I tell ya, Molly was my best "first night home" baby. She was awake a LOT, but she'd cry for a few minutes and stop, then a few minutes and stop. I wasn't up all night - just until about 3:24am (roughly :). I was so tired laying there listening to her cry that I could have slept right thru her little newborn sound, but not quite. Erk opted to come down and sleep on the couch but came up to check to see if I needed any help. I'm a do it myselfer at these beginning stages though - so I appreciate the offer but truly enjoy doing it and working towards our schedule. She's done so well with eating every 3 hours - really she has! After the 3am feeding, I changed her and lay her back down and she was "out" - she slept until 6am without any crying so that's when I got some sleep. After her 6am feeding, I propped her and I up in our bed and soon thereafter Jack and Mikie came to say good morning and saw she was laying there too. They climbed into bed and were wanting to hold her. CUTE! How fun, what an amazing gift, I just can't say that enough!!! Wow -
Thanks to all who have called, I apologize for not calling everyone back. What an amazing family and wonderful friends - you are all so supportive! Take care- off to join Erk and the kids :)
We did pretty good last night - I tell ya, Molly was my best "first night home" baby. She was awake a LOT, but she'd cry for a few minutes and stop, then a few minutes and stop. I wasn't up all night - just until about 3:24am (roughly :). I was so tired laying there listening to her cry that I could have slept right thru her little newborn sound, but not quite. Erk opted to come down and sleep on the couch but came up to check to see if I needed any help. I'm a do it myselfer at these beginning stages though - so I appreciate the offer but truly enjoy doing it and working towards our schedule. She's done so well with eating every 3 hours - really she has! After the 3am feeding, I changed her and lay her back down and she was "out" - she slept until 6am without any crying so that's when I got some sleep. After her 6am feeding, I propped her and I up in our bed and soon thereafter Jack and Mikie came to say good morning and saw she was laying there too. They climbed into bed and were wanting to hold her. CUTE! How fun, what an amazing gift, I just can't say that enough!!! Wow -
Thanks to all who have called, I apologize for not calling everyone back. What an amazing family and wonderful friends - you are all so supportive! Take care- off to join Erk and the kids :)
Monday, August 27, 2007
“So, Ernie is pregnant,” Erk blurts out at dinner one night,
a week or so before Christmas and I thought, “Oh yeah, yea right!”
I honestly didn’t think it could be true,
But with his past 2 for 2 record on pregnancy guesses, what was I to do?
But think about it non-stop for the next few days,
Could it be? Why not just get a test and see what it says.
So that next grocery shopping Wednesday I did go,
Got me a pregnancy test and some pads – down the same row.
To my amazement and disbelief the test said what I thought was a joke,
Yep, two lines and a second test confirmed it – in me was a growing yoke!
I called Erk right away and said, “I think I’m pregnant!” to which he laughed, “…why?”
I reported the two tests and all and we both let out a monster sigh.
Decisions came down the pipes right then while on the phone,
Like taking our house off the market and just leaving it alone.
And soon after finding out, it was made clear returning to work I wouldn’t,
At the time I was a bit disappointed, but now I just plain couldn’t…
Seems I was 6 weeks prego for oh me… oh my!
Time seemed to stand still but out my belly came a shootin’, why??
I had an ultrasound at what we thought was week 8,
Not only were there no twins inside but I was a week late.
So 7 weeks I was for ‘2 weeks in a row,’
with a big belly that just continued to grow.
Finally I hit the double digits at week 10,
And nauseous all the more did I grow from within.
Feeling like poop nearly every single day,
But trying to keep my sights on the baby on the way.
Once week 12 came in it hit me like a brick,
The nausea weight was lifted and in a moment, I didn’t feel sick!
So much better come week 13 and 14 – no more acting like a wimp :)
Even though the tiny being inside was only the size of a shrimp!
Amazing the way this is going, the pregnancy and baby inside,
My hormones at times raging and my patience fit to be tied!
Is it cause I’m older and now have 2 crazy boys to keep contained?
Whatever it is, even at week 15 the tears can come (no reason) like rain.
Weeks 16 and 17 came with baby the size of an avocado, then large onion,
Heck, if you look at my belly, you’d be guessing I was close to being done-yun!
But nope, not even at the halfway mark and finding I wake up guessing…
What are you in there baby, a boy or girl? Either way a huge blessing.
Now here I sit at week 19 and wonder even more, ‘what could you be?’
With my middle of the road ultrasound only 5 days away, we’ll have to see!
Now just home from my awaited doc’s appointment and the results were plain in view,
IT’S A GIRL! We were told without a doubt, It’s a girl, how sweet for you!
My mind still just can’t wrap itself around the smile seen on my face.
This is true? No more trucks in the nursery? Now for pink stuff and lace?
Nahh, I’m not a lacey kinda gal and pink just isn’t for me,
But throw some red and white in there – and beautiful her room will be.
Now it seems, the time is seriously starting to fly,
Each week comes and goes, just ticking on by.
As you continue to grow and can hear noises from the outside now,
Just think, you hear Bean dog and the vacuum cleaner, holy cow!
All things you will hear the minute you come home,
For your Daddy likes to clean and well Bean?… can’t be left alone.
I don’t even follow the measurements on the website anymore,
For I was told at week 20 you were where most babies are at week 24!
I can’t believe I’m at week 25 now –
only 15 weeks to go and I’m wondering how.
Can it really be, week 27 I’ve finally hit –
with the thinking that only 10 more weeks might be it?
Ahh, perhaps that’s wishful thinking on my part,
For I’m feeling a bit worn down by you, you little fart!
My right leg is quite sore and other places I won’t mention too,
My allergies are in full swing, right arm falls asleep all cause of you.
This week Friday when I hit 28 weeks, oh my,
I’m having another ultrasound to see where my placenta lie.
I guess there was some concern although slight, but a need to check,
Man oh man my body has been taking a beating, like a ship wreck!
You are worth every pain and ache that ever comes to be,
For you are a precious baby girl growing every day inside of me.
You are such an active baby and I know when you are sleeping,
Fortunately at 2am every night me awake you are no longer keeping.
Ok I spoke too soon on the keeping me up in the night,
For the past 2 nights sleeping on the couch has been my plight.
I’m 30 weeks now, can’t believe there are 10 weeks to go!
People think I’m due next week with as much as I do show.
31 weeks I sit and now there is talk of a baby shower,
At first of the idea I didn’t feel all that empowered,
But as the time has gone by ‘what a nice thing that’ll be,
Even with this being our third baby, baby number three…
Nearly 32 weeks and I can’t believe this is my last holiday prego,
Jack’s birthday and the 4th of July quickly came upon us and off we go!
Fireworks poppin’ and Mikie sitting on my lap, she slept thru,
“Ha ha Mommy, awake all night though I will certainly keep you!”
Here this week marks Mikie’s 3rd birthday and Mommy at 34 weeks,
My brother’s have July special days and mine we have yet to seek?
Just yesterday I stopped at McD’s cause I was craving a burger,
One of the ladies there said “she’s gonna go anytime,” I heard her.
Nope ladies, not quite as soon as you are thinking!
I have 5 more weeks, I’m at 35 weeks and sinking.
Here is week 36 and at my appt I hoped my doc was going to say,
“In a week we’ll do an ultrasound…” but then he quickly swayed,
“The hospital is strict on inductions so at 39 we’ll get you in,”
Darn! I was hoping for one more week but I can hold on, I can…
For I was just really happy that he told me right away upfront,
“We will go ahead and induce you,” rather than make me wait to punt!
For with both boys I had to wait it all out to see,
Begging him to take me 3 days early with Mikie is what it came to be.
Even though I know she is big in there, over 9lbs now I don’t think,
I just can’t believe in no time at all, we’ll be seeing lots of pink!
Ahh but tonight to the hospital Erk did take me for contractions I had all day,
I called and told them “six minutes apart” and for the afternoon it remained that way.
So to the hospital we did go and got checked and monitored and all,
But nope, no where near, not dialated, but still getting checked was the right call.
I went in for my anticipated ultrasound at just about week 37,
“Only 7 lbs 9 oz” at this point, what does he want, one that’s 11?
So he went back on his word to take me a week early,
“Why don’t ya hold off and come in while I’m on call,” girlie.
Mad as a wet hornet when leaving the doc’s place,
Easy for him, he’s a DUDE who can fit in small spaces!
And now here I sit at 38 weeks,
Still thinking my doctor is being a total geek!
Knowing I still have 2 full weeks to go,
I’m finally chilling out and I’ll wait it out, ya know.
What else can I do? Although I’ve heard there are ways,
Old wives tales and crazy stuff to shorten the number of days.
But I think I’ll just wait and hold off, let it happen as it will,
My guess of her birthday on August 17th showed to be nill!
I’m ready now, but I guess I need to wait,
Looks like August 31st will be it, her birth date.
And today marks 39 weeks and it’s hard to believe,
We continue to be ready and raring to receive.
I was woken in the middle of last night with 7 hard contractions,
Too bad they weren’t anything consistent, enough to cause a reaction,
Well that is if you don’t count my altered breathing and opening my eyes wide,
Even with my prescription sleep aide, it was waking me up – all the goings on inside.
Hard to imagine it is coming in a week now or less,
I’m still thinking sooner than next Friday, but that’s just a guess.
Eric thinks for sure it’ll be next Thursday to Friday that I get induced,
Possibly can be that long from now, only if these contractions are reduced!
Nope the contractions didn’t cease, they only got harder and longer,
Not consistent the next day, but definitely getting stronger.
Then through out the night on Friday and into Saturday,
Wow, even with 15 to 18 minutes apart I was thinking it’s gotta be the day.
Saturday morning came with them only 6 minutes apart,
Eric told me still to hold off, he thought he was doing his part!
But as they got so bad I could do nothing but breathe like a freight train,
Once they hit 4 minutes apart, he knew I was going insane!
So we called up Papa to care for the boys and flew to the hospital in a flash,
Of course every stop light we hit that was red, I was starting to talk some trash.
Seemed every single one was red on the way and the bumpiest roads we had chosen,
The contractions hadn’t gotten any better, I was outta my mind… like an explosion.
We finally could see the hospital though up the hill we had to drive,
I thought the second I stepped outta the truck, my water would bust like a tide!
But it held off and we quickly got in a room and all set,
The epidural was ordered immediately, and once that kicked in you bet –
I was smiling and on cloud nine amazing how that can be,
The end was so near and baby girl was going to be comin’ outta me!
It all seemed to happen so fast and with her beautiful face so bright,
Erk and I fell in love immediately, our family of five now in sight.
There lay this precious baby girl on my belly, one I’ve seemed to wait for forever,
And I know we take for granted the gift our Lord provides, healthy and put together so clever.
It’s so overwhelming and plain to see how amazing His gifts are to be,
How He knits them together so perfectly is truly astonishing to me…
But as usual it was God’s perfect timing to now make our family whole,
And I am more than very pleased to introduce to you, Molly Nicole…
a week or so before Christmas and I thought, “Oh yeah, yea right!”
I honestly didn’t think it could be true,
But with his past 2 for 2 record on pregnancy guesses, what was I to do?
But think about it non-stop for the next few days,
Could it be? Why not just get a test and see what it says.
So that next grocery shopping Wednesday I did go,
Got me a pregnancy test and some pads – down the same row.
To my amazement and disbelief the test said what I thought was a joke,
Yep, two lines and a second test confirmed it – in me was a growing yoke!
I called Erk right away and said, “I think I’m pregnant!” to which he laughed, “…why?”
I reported the two tests and all and we both let out a monster sigh.
Decisions came down the pipes right then while on the phone,
Like taking our house off the market and just leaving it alone.
And soon after finding out, it was made clear returning to work I wouldn’t,
At the time I was a bit disappointed, but now I just plain couldn’t…
Seems I was 6 weeks prego for oh me… oh my!
Time seemed to stand still but out my belly came a shootin’, why??
I had an ultrasound at what we thought was week 8,
Not only were there no twins inside but I was a week late.
So 7 weeks I was for ‘2 weeks in a row,’
with a big belly that just continued to grow.
Finally I hit the double digits at week 10,
And nauseous all the more did I grow from within.
Feeling like poop nearly every single day,
But trying to keep my sights on the baby on the way.
Once week 12 came in it hit me like a brick,
The nausea weight was lifted and in a moment, I didn’t feel sick!
So much better come week 13 and 14 – no more acting like a wimp :)
Even though the tiny being inside was only the size of a shrimp!
Amazing the way this is going, the pregnancy and baby inside,
My hormones at times raging and my patience fit to be tied!
Is it cause I’m older and now have 2 crazy boys to keep contained?
Whatever it is, even at week 15 the tears can come (no reason) like rain.
Weeks 16 and 17 came with baby the size of an avocado, then large onion,
Heck, if you look at my belly, you’d be guessing I was close to being done-yun!
But nope, not even at the halfway mark and finding I wake up guessing…
What are you in there baby, a boy or girl? Either way a huge blessing.
Now here I sit at week 19 and wonder even more, ‘what could you be?’
With my middle of the road ultrasound only 5 days away, we’ll have to see!
Now just home from my awaited doc’s appointment and the results were plain in view,
IT’S A GIRL! We were told without a doubt, It’s a girl, how sweet for you!
My mind still just can’t wrap itself around the smile seen on my face.
This is true? No more trucks in the nursery? Now for pink stuff and lace?
Nahh, I’m not a lacey kinda gal and pink just isn’t for me,
But throw some red and white in there – and beautiful her room will be.
Now it seems, the time is seriously starting to fly,
Each week comes and goes, just ticking on by.
As you continue to grow and can hear noises from the outside now,
Just think, you hear Bean dog and the vacuum cleaner, holy cow!
All things you will hear the minute you come home,
For your Daddy likes to clean and well Bean?… can’t be left alone.
I don’t even follow the measurements on the website anymore,
For I was told at week 20 you were where most babies are at week 24!
I can’t believe I’m at week 25 now –
only 15 weeks to go and I’m wondering how.
Can it really be, week 27 I’ve finally hit –
with the thinking that only 10 more weeks might be it?
Ahh, perhaps that’s wishful thinking on my part,
For I’m feeling a bit worn down by you, you little fart!
My right leg is quite sore and other places I won’t mention too,
My allergies are in full swing, right arm falls asleep all cause of you.
This week Friday when I hit 28 weeks, oh my,
I’m having another ultrasound to see where my placenta lie.
I guess there was some concern although slight, but a need to check,
Man oh man my body has been taking a beating, like a ship wreck!
You are worth every pain and ache that ever comes to be,
For you are a precious baby girl growing every day inside of me.
You are such an active baby and I know when you are sleeping,
Fortunately at 2am every night me awake you are no longer keeping.
Ok I spoke too soon on the keeping me up in the night,
For the past 2 nights sleeping on the couch has been my plight.
I’m 30 weeks now, can’t believe there are 10 weeks to go!
People think I’m due next week with as much as I do show.
31 weeks I sit and now there is talk of a baby shower,
At first of the idea I didn’t feel all that empowered,
But as the time has gone by ‘what a nice thing that’ll be,
Even with this being our third baby, baby number three…
Nearly 32 weeks and I can’t believe this is my last holiday prego,
Jack’s birthday and the 4th of July quickly came upon us and off we go!
Fireworks poppin’ and Mikie sitting on my lap, she slept thru,
“Ha ha Mommy, awake all night though I will certainly keep you!”
Here this week marks Mikie’s 3rd birthday and Mommy at 34 weeks,
My brother’s have July special days and mine we have yet to seek?
Just yesterday I stopped at McD’s cause I was craving a burger,
One of the ladies there said “she’s gonna go anytime,” I heard her.
Nope ladies, not quite as soon as you are thinking!
I have 5 more weeks, I’m at 35 weeks and sinking.
Here is week 36 and at my appt I hoped my doc was going to say,
“In a week we’ll do an ultrasound…” but then he quickly swayed,
“The hospital is strict on inductions so at 39 we’ll get you in,”
Darn! I was hoping for one more week but I can hold on, I can…
For I was just really happy that he told me right away upfront,
“We will go ahead and induce you,” rather than make me wait to punt!
For with both boys I had to wait it all out to see,
Begging him to take me 3 days early with Mikie is what it came to be.
Even though I know she is big in there, over 9lbs now I don’t think,
I just can’t believe in no time at all, we’ll be seeing lots of pink!
Ahh but tonight to the hospital Erk did take me for contractions I had all day,
I called and told them “six minutes apart” and for the afternoon it remained that way.
So to the hospital we did go and got checked and monitored and all,
But nope, no where near, not dialated, but still getting checked was the right call.
I went in for my anticipated ultrasound at just about week 37,
“Only 7 lbs 9 oz” at this point, what does he want, one that’s 11?
So he went back on his word to take me a week early,
“Why don’t ya hold off and come in while I’m on call,” girlie.
Mad as a wet hornet when leaving the doc’s place,
Easy for him, he’s a DUDE who can fit in small spaces!
And now here I sit at 38 weeks,
Still thinking my doctor is being a total geek!
Knowing I still have 2 full weeks to go,
I’m finally chilling out and I’ll wait it out, ya know.
What else can I do? Although I’ve heard there are ways,
Old wives tales and crazy stuff to shorten the number of days.
But I think I’ll just wait and hold off, let it happen as it will,
My guess of her birthday on August 17th showed to be nill!
I’m ready now, but I guess I need to wait,
Looks like August 31st will be it, her birth date.
And today marks 39 weeks and it’s hard to believe,
We continue to be ready and raring to receive.
I was woken in the middle of last night with 7 hard contractions,
Too bad they weren’t anything consistent, enough to cause a reaction,
Well that is if you don’t count my altered breathing and opening my eyes wide,
Even with my prescription sleep aide, it was waking me up – all the goings on inside.
Hard to imagine it is coming in a week now or less,
I’m still thinking sooner than next Friday, but that’s just a guess.
Eric thinks for sure it’ll be next Thursday to Friday that I get induced,
Possibly can be that long from now, only if these contractions are reduced!
Nope the contractions didn’t cease, they only got harder and longer,
Not consistent the next day, but definitely getting stronger.
Then through out the night on Friday and into Saturday,
Wow, even with 15 to 18 minutes apart I was thinking it’s gotta be the day.
Saturday morning came with them only 6 minutes apart,
Eric told me still to hold off, he thought he was doing his part!
But as they got so bad I could do nothing but breathe like a freight train,
Once they hit 4 minutes apart, he knew I was going insane!
So we called up Papa to care for the boys and flew to the hospital in a flash,
Of course every stop light we hit that was red, I was starting to talk some trash.
Seemed every single one was red on the way and the bumpiest roads we had chosen,
The contractions hadn’t gotten any better, I was outta my mind… like an explosion.
We finally could see the hospital though up the hill we had to drive,
I thought the second I stepped outta the truck, my water would bust like a tide!
But it held off and we quickly got in a room and all set,
The epidural was ordered immediately, and once that kicked in you bet –
I was smiling and on cloud nine amazing how that can be,
The end was so near and baby girl was going to be comin’ outta me!
It all seemed to happen so fast and with her beautiful face so bright,
Erk and I fell in love immediately, our family of five now in sight.
There lay this precious baby girl on my belly, one I’ve seemed to wait for forever,
And I know we take for granted the gift our Lord provides, healthy and put together so clever.
It’s so overwhelming and plain to see how amazing His gifts are to be,
How He knits them together so perfectly is truly astonishing to me…
But as usual it was God’s perfect timing to now make our family whole,
And I am more than very pleased to introduce to you, Molly Nicole…
Visitors
Great-Gramma with her newest great grand :)
Uncle Andy was SO cute with her
"Molly, meet Molly" :)
Granny :)
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Paper Plate and Stop Watch
Here I sit with a paper plate with times written on it and Erk’s stop watch… in the middle of the night. It’s been a bit of a short night for me, seeing as how I couldn’t get comfy at all in bed so I came down to snooze on the couch. A bit into my sleep I was woken up with a terrific (and not terrific in a good way) contraction, then again almost one hour on the dot later. So I got up and headed upstairs and climbed back into bed thinking “ok, I’m tired now for sure, I’ll sleep here.” Well, the contractions went from 1 hour apart to 25 minutes to 15 minute intervals and here I sit. Can’t sleep and am contemplating a shower or something to do. Wow do real contractions HURT! Geez louise! I never had this with the boys, by this point I was hooked up to drugs and smiling, having a gay ol’ time. Not this time – bless all your hearts who have gone thru this the natural way!
So perhaps the baby is coming closer and closer? I’m guessing there is no way I can go another week with this sort of stuff going on, but who knows! It’ll make for one crabby momma if I only get 2 hours of sleep a night and just sit up with a paper plate and stop watch!
So perhaps the baby is coming closer and closer? I’m guessing there is no way I can go another week with this sort of stuff going on, but who knows! It’ll make for one crabby momma if I only get 2 hours of sleep a night and just sit up with a paper plate and stop watch!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Big Momma
Don't mind the spots on the mirror :) Took this of myself 2 days ago - as Jack would say "Big Momma in the HOUSE!"
Bleachers
G'day! I started out feeling like crap this morning (can't put my finger on it - just didn't feel good) so Papa came to the rescue, as he's so wonderful about doing, and I'm taking it easy. I took a nap this morning and seem to be feeling better now. I was woken in the middle of the night 7 times with pretty painful contractions, but that was like once an hour. Each time (after the pain had subsided), I would hope another one would come back! Nope... seems to be the pattern today too - one pretty decent contraction an hour. I'm telling you, this kid is working me over :)
We have plans to go "tailgate" tonight at some friends house before the local high school football game. The boys are looking forward to it! Erk will take them to the game, I'll just stick around for supper. Something about sitting on bleachers right now just doesn't appeal to me :)
Hope you're having a nice Friday!
We have plans to go "tailgate" tonight at some friends house before the local high school football game. The boys are looking forward to it! Erk will take them to the game, I'll just stick around for supper. Something about sitting on bleachers right now just doesn't appeal to me :)
Hope you're having a nice Friday!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Took Another Lickin'
Hello there – just hanging ‘til the boys get up. They both went down very willingly for naps so that was a blessing! I knew Jack was getting tired and Mikie had been rolling around on the floor with his “B.” :) Nanny and Papa were here this morning – their house was without power. So was ours for about 5 hours – went out around 9:30pm last nite (holy cow, what a thunderstorm!) and came on around 3:30am. Last night Erk went out on our front porch and watched the storm for a bit, he came back in and said he wondered where the beak the boys “pump house” was. That blue and yellow house we have in the backyard has certainly been thru the weather! The funny thing was the toys and chairs that we inside the house didn’t move an inch! Just the house got picked up with the wind and tossed. It took another lickin’ and is still standin’!
It was nice having Nanny and Papa here with Chlo-moe this morning – Dad called their house a few times and finally heard his own voice on their answering machine, so he knew their power was back. We were hoping they’d stay longer :)
Speaking of hoping they’d stay longer, I’m hoping my contractions will! They are getting gradually more painful so I take that as a good sign. I had some real doozies a few nights back so here’s to hoping those come on and stay! Ha, the things we hope for… Another week or so – can’t wait to meet her!
It was nice having Nanny and Papa here with Chlo-moe this morning – Dad called their house a few times and finally heard his own voice on their answering machine, so he knew their power was back. We were hoping they’d stay longer :)
Speaking of hoping they’d stay longer, I’m hoping my contractions will! They are getting gradually more painful so I take that as a good sign. I had some real doozies a few nights back so here’s to hoping those come on and stay! Ha, the things we hope for… Another week or so – can’t wait to meet her!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A Bug's Life
Yesterday afternoon the boys and I were outside and they came across a beetle on the front porch - poor fella was pretty slow movin - so we went and grabbed the bug catcher out of the trailer and caught him.
Mikie just chillin' on the porch :)
What should we do with him now, Mom?
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